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Lexus IS-F sets precedent for future F-models, even if critics think it’s ugly
While in terms of performance the Lexus IS-F is raking up acclaim, design wise critics are saying that it’s not to different from the base IS model and that its ‘bulbous nose is downright ugly.”

However, Lexus is less concerned with tweaking the design of the Lexus IS-F and more concerned with creating future F-models which are in the pipeline and will embody the F-ness from the IS-F.

“We have to establish our own identity as a Lexus... Read Article
Lexus IS-F sets precedent for future F-models, even if critics think it’s ugly



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M53RM53R - 11/6/2007 10:10:41 AMView My AgentSpace
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“We have to establish our own identity as a Lexus..."

Thats something I like about them, they didnt try and copy others, but made their own design for bodykits. But I still dont like how they look like. Either way, its a good start.

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CatsmeowCatsmeow - 11/6/2007 10:18:43 AM
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i think the IS-F is gorgeous so these critics... whoever they are... are blind

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HwanyHwany - 11/6/2007 11:51:21 AM
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I'm blind so I'm deboosting you :)


ShredmoShredmo - 11/6/2007 11:15:17 AM
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I will nod that it is a unique design. I think it will be a reasonably successful. Black looks great IMO. I still have not gotten used to the side vent that is located in front of the doors. I no longer hate it, but still seems out of place on this car.

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HwanyHwany - 11/6/2007 11:54:38 AM
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Yeah. I expected darker colors to look better and it does. I like the front/side view but not the rear.


enthusiastx11enthusiastx11 - 11/6/2007 11:44:39 AM
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it's still an ugly aftermarket design.

hopefully they'll accommodate the ISF in the base designs of the next gen IS rather than making it an afterthought.

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AgentOrangeAgentOrange - 11/6/2007 12:04:58 PMView My AgentSpace
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It's a nice, albeit ricey, design..
As for who's gonna buy it - I don't know how large the 60+ year old rice-boy population is (who are willing to shell out $60K+)?

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S4cabriofoxoneS4cabriofoxone - 11/6/2007 7:58:26 PMView My AgentSpace
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Most of those people will be buying M3s and 911s.


lyonboylyonboy - 11/6/2007 12:26:59 PM
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The IS-F looks like an aftermarket body kit on a IS350 that has been lowered too much. The IS-F just does not have an integrated look. While I think the regular IS is OK looking ALL Lexus automobile now look alike.

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stash84stash84 - 11/6/2007 1:30:11 PM
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the 350 looks just ok?? lol..it would probably look better if it had a mercedes or bmw logo right?




StarStar - 11/7/2007 8:38:53 AM
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Only Mercedes or BMW will never put their logo on something as hideous as a Lexus design.


JUGNUJUGNU - 11/6/2007 3:18:10 PMView My AgentSpace
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I don't find it ugly atall.It's very Different,energetic,fresh and attractive.

JGUNU

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StarStar - 11/7/2007 8:41:11 AM
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that's how a true Lexus fanboi will see it...


EL34EL34 - 11/6/2007 7:58:55 PM
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All I can say I don't think it was a good move to lift the hood of the Tundra for the IF-S.

:(

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MunichRobMunichRob - 11/6/2007 7:59:44 PMView My AgentSpace
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Yeah I definitely wouldn't call this car ugly, it's tacky in a couple of areas like the tailpipes & the side vents which are growing on me (Side vents that is, hate the tailpipes), but overall the cars profile & front end look great.

Selecting the right color for this car however is important, I think we can all agree on the Black IS-F pictured above.

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S4cabriofoxoneS4cabriofoxone - 11/6/2007 8:00:38 PMView My AgentSpace
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The IS350 boasts a nearly perfect design (with the five-spoke wheels, at least), but the IS-F just doesn't look right. Obviously we've had time to get used to it, and it does not shock me like it used to, but it's just not as integrated or as attractive as the M3, RS4 and C63 AMG. The rear is nice... the front is off-putting.

I agree with enthusiastx11 in that they should design the next-gen IS-F right along with the base IS from the start.

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r15mohdr15mohd - 11/7/2007 8:38:28 AM
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it will all depend on the outcome of the IS-F in sales and consumer feedback. remember this was done by a 300 man team coming up with this division, with little to no help really from Lexus/Toyota (as it wasn't their focus)

but if the IS-F does well, which i believe it will, we can expect the new IS-F to be completely incorporated with the next gen IS and also closer in competiton with the rest of the pack.

the IS-F surprised a lot of people, even the german manufacturer's...and hopefully toyota/lexus (and hopefully TRD) have acknowledged the gains avail in this market and can capture a piece before it passes them by.


stash84stash84 - 11/8/2007 10:17:52 AM
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i also agree with u S4, when i heard about the "is 500" , i already had my 350 and i wanted to add the x package because i liked the rims. i think the 250/350 looks great and even though i am very interested in the isf, i wish it would have looked more like the 350. Also, thanks for your unbiased opinions. Alot of people here automatically put down a car because they prefer other brands, but you actually think about it before giving your opinion.


S4cabriofoxoneS4cabriofoxone - 11/8/2007 6:53:55 PMView My AgentSpace
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"remember this was done by a 300 man team coming up with this division, with little to no help really from Lexus/Toyota (as it wasn't their focus)"

Yes, exactly! This is the problem with this generation IS-F. The next one will presumably be developed with the others, which should be much better.



S4cabriofoxoneS4cabriofoxone - 11/8/2007 6:56:01 PMView My AgentSpace
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I just think you can't see past your bias. I'm being completely serious. How can you not admit that this car has a design flaw? It has NOTHING--I repeat NOTHING--to do with classic coupes with big hoods. Their big hoods were PROPORTIONATE with their designs. The IS-F's is not. The IS-F's hood is only there because they had to stuff the huge engine in.

And in what way does this car outclass the competition? It matches them in some respects, but beats them in none, as far as I know.

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